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Rick Treadway, who competed in the Indianapolis 500, has passed away after being involved in a motorcycle accident as his former teammate has paid tribute to the veteran driver

[Rick Treadway]

IndyCar veteran Rick Treadway passed away following an accident over the wekend

The racing world has suffered another tragedy after a veteran driver was tragically killed in a horror crash on Saturday (May 30).

Indianapolis 500 star Rick Treadway has sadly passed away at the age of 56 following a motorcycle accident, according to Fox Sports. He was the son of Fred Treadway, who served as the owner of Treadway Racing The race team, which Treadway raced for in 2002, won the 1997 Indianapolis 500.

His death comes just says after the sudden death of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, who tragically passed away at the age of 41 after battling pneumonia, which turned into sepsis.

[17 Mar 2002: Rick Treadway of the USA drives a Chevrolet G Force for Treadway and Associates Racing during the Copper World Indy 200 at the Phoenix International Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona.Mandatory Credit: Robert LaBerge/Getty Images]

Rick Treadway driving for Treadway and Associates Racing during the Copper World Indy 200 in 2002(Image: Getty Images)

Tributes have been made to the former IndyCar driver from his teammate to two-time Indy 500 winner Arie Luyendyk.

Taking to X, Luyendyk wrote: "Sad news hearing Rick Treadway passed away last Saturday. Our condolences go out to my former @IndyCar team owner Fred Treadway, Janice and Brian Treadway.

"Rick was a fun, crazy, humble, wild and brave personality! RIP Ricky. We are thinking of you Treadway family".

[NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 06: Arie Luyendyk Jr. attends the free practice session of the Music City Grand Prix at Nissan Stadium on August 06, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images for Crosley Brands)]

His former teammate Arie Luyendyk has paid tribute (Image: Getty Images for Crosley Brands)

Racing reporter Bob Pockrass aslso shared the sad news and said: Sad news: Rick Treadway, who started the 2002 Indianapolis 500, died May 30 in a motorcycle accident. He was 56."

Treadways career highlight was the Indy 500 start, which saw him get the drive in 11 races in the 2001 and 2002 seasons for his fathers teams Treadway-Hubbard Racing and Treadway Racing.

[Kyle Busch]

Kyle Busch passed away after suddenly feeling unwell(Image: Getty)

He made his INDYCAR SERIES debut in 2001 at Kentucky Speedway and his final start in 2002 at the season finale at Texas Motor Speedway. His best finish was fifth at the 2001 season finale at Texas.

Treadway also competed in Formula 2000 junior formula racing and in SCCA competition.

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